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The Mindful Maker 🇨🇦
@rincewind-unseenu.bsky.social
Musician, baker, book lover, fantasy/sci-fi nerd. My heart swells at tales of loss, love and adventure, burns at injustice and bubbles with joy at the universe and the beauty of the human condition.
What a beautiful morning! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…
November 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I really do love winter. I think it can be incredibly beautiful. Case in point, my car this morning before I headed off to work.
November 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Another project I’ve started - My first #quilt. I haven’t done anything with it in a while, because I am worried the colours won’t work and the layout isn’t as good as it could be.

I often find ways to procrastinate when I am taking on a new project. Today, I’m going to put that worry away.
October 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Coffee table transit lighting test - I just posted it on YouTube. I'm really just learning how to create video, but hopefully I'll get better with practice. I'm really happy with the lighting. #modelrailroad, #3Dprinting, #Maker youtu.be/HRv-srphBp0
Coffee Table Trainset Lighting Test
YouTube video by The Mindful Maker
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October 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
After quite a few months, I’ve reached about 90% completion of my coffee table/model train set. It is made from maple and walnut, with plexiglass sides and top. It’s about 80 percent scrap wood, and bits and pieces I found at thrift stores over the years. I’m really happy with it.
October 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is possibly the most beautiful, story-oriented game I’ve ever played. While it is a wonderful fantasy adventure, the story has a poignancy I would have never expected - it deals with questions of gender identity, love, loss, regret, wisdom, and strength.
October 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I just got my copy of the core rulebook for the new #Discworld RPG. Just had to share the best two lines I’ve ever seen in an instruction manual, distinguishing the idea of your character dying versus the anthropomorphic personification of death.
August 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Winter is coming…
June 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
My new winter train set. Just in the process of roughly sculpting the snowy landscape with a combination of Styrofoam, sculptamold and acrylic paste.
June 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
As the day is ending, temperatures here have been a little bit cooler today and it seems right to end the day with a nice piping hot cup of tea. Have a lovely evening all, and a good rest.
May 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Just finished painting and installing a lovely 3-D print that I found online. It is a headphone hanger, but the back plate is a shield of Gondor. I painted and blended browns for the wood plank effect, copper for the stars, and metal pigments for the tree and banding.
May 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Since when did #OblivionRemastered crossover into #StarTrekTOS?
May 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Happy May the 4th! Just posted a little video about a Star Wars themed mixed-media piece I just created. #starwarsday, #Maythefourth

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May 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy world book day! Wishing everyone joy, adventure, love, learning, and growth through the wonders of books.
April 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Happy #EarthDay to our beautiful planet!
April 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Homemade Curried Turbot with veggies and rice, enjoyed with a cold Guinness. Cinnamon custard made from scratch for dessert. Self-care is important. #selfcare, #goodfood
April 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
A powerful, inspired, stirring song of protest from one of Canada’s great artists. Truly, moving and amazing. Worth a listen, whether you are Canadian or not.
Happy Monday! Just wanted to let everyone know that my new single "Northern Star" is now live on all streaming platforms! You can add it to your playlists starting now. ❤ Dan
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April 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
MUCH more than 6 times.
February 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Just shared an intro video on my new Youtube channel. Check it out. #Creativity, #MIndfulness, #Arts, #Crafts, #Hobbies
An Introduction
YouTube video by The Mindful Maker
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February 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A beautiful sun rising to greet the day. Soft fluffy snow everywhere. I thought we were done, but we’re expecting another 30 to 40 cm of snow later this week. Crazy!
February 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This is a sky that holds the portent of storms, of winter weather. My Canadian soul still thinks of this is beautiful weather. But, after the 12.6 cm of snow we got over the weekend, and then more snow and potentially freezing rain and ice tomorrow, I respect the power of Mother Nature.
February 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Musk's censorship algorithm on Twitter reduced our audience by about 95% since he bought it.

So we moved over to blue sky.

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February 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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February 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Just came across this. Hilarious! The board game Risk: Donald Trump edition.

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Introducing... Risk: Donald Trump Edition! | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
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February 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Now debating whether to make hamburgers in the shape of little mice with onion whiskers tonight in honour of the superb owl. #SuperbOwlSunday
February 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM